Shares, Debentures And Bonds - SS1 Economics Past Questions and Answers - page 1
What are shares?
Units of ownership in a company.
A type of debt instrument.
A type of government security.
What are debentures?
Units of ownership in a company.
A type of debt instrument.
A type of government security.
What are bonds?
Units of ownership in a company.
A type of debt instrument.
A type of government security.
What is the main difference between shares and debentures?
Shares give you ownership in a company, while debentures do not.
Debentures give you ownership in a company, while shares do not.
There is no difference between shares and debentures.
Are bonds typically issued by governments or companies?
Governments
Companies
What is the difference between debentures and bonds?
Debentures are a type of debt instrument that companies can issue to raise capital while bonds are also a type of debt instrument, but they are typically issued by governments rather than companies.